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Chef Pyet DeSpain travels to Oʻahu to join Chef Kealoha Domingo in preparing a 400-pound pig in an underground imu oven and learning about the sacred taro root that sustains Hawaiian culture. Together, they share a feast that honors food, family, and gratitude.

Join Chef Pyet DeSpain in Costa Mesa on November 20th for an inspiring evening of conversation about Indigenous and Mexican cooking traditions.

November 30th Chef Pyet DeSpain celebrates her cookbook Rooted in Fire at Smorgasburg LA with a pop-up, meat pies, and community gathering.

Celebrate Rooted in Fire with Chef Pyet DeSpain on Nov 28th at Café Corazón in Kansas City. Enjoy a panel discussion, Q&A, DJ, and community celebration.

Join Chef Pyet DeSpain and Eric Hernandez December 3rd & 4th for two evenings of storytelling, dining, and community at Seven Acre Dairy Resort.

December 8th Chef Pyet DeSpain joins Karla Vasquez for a live author conversation at Casita Bookstore, a Latine-owned bookstore in Long Beach.

In the premiere episode of Spirit Plate on PBS Food, Chef Pyet DeSpain returns home to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation to prepare a sacred bison stew feast, reflecting on love, community, and the strength of her roots.

November 20th Chef Pyet DeSpain discusses her new cookbook Rooted in Fire with Andi Murphy in this Smithsonian Associates virtual event, with exclusive discounts for attendees.

November 18th Chef Pyet DeSpain brings Rooted in Fire to Pasadena with a heartfelt conversation on Native and Mexican cooking traditions, moderated by Claudia Serrato.

Pyet DeSpain invites her community to join her October 29th at 5 PM PST for a live TalkShopLive event celebrating Rooted in Fire, her debut cookbook honoring Native American and Mexican traditions. Signed copies ship November 18, 2025.

Award-winning chef Pyet DeSpain joins the Coronado Public Library for a special Rooted in Fire event celebrating Native American and Mexican cooking, joined by chef and author Claudia Sandoval.

From Fire to Feast, A Virtual Cooking Event. Join me on Friday, November 21st at 7PM PT, I’ll walk you step-by-step through one of my favorite recipes from Rooted in Fire. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the flavors, techniques, and history that shaped the dish, and I’ll also spend time answering your questions about the cookbook.

I’m so excited to share that my cookbook Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking was recently highlighted...

Publishers Weekly has highlighted Rooted in Fire in its feature on new Indigenous cookbooks this season. Chef Pyet DeSpain shares how her debut book draws from her Native American and Mexican roots, weaving family traditions into recipes that honor heritage, healing, and authenticity.

As the season of harvest and gathering arrives, I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than sharing a table, or in this case, a room with friends, family, and community. On Saturday, November 22, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM , I’ll be at Carlsbad City Library for a special Thanksgiving Week event to celebrate the release of my debut cookbook, Rooted in Fire: a Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking . This book is more than just recipes. It’s the story of my heri

Abernethy’s in downtown LA welcomes Chef Pyet DeSpain for their Limited Engagements series, running now through April 2025. Known for her Indigenous Fusion Cuisine and as the winner of Next Level Chef, Pyet offers a deeply personal menu that celebrates her Native American and Mexican heritage.

In a powerful conversation on Your Mama’s Kitchen, Chef Pyet DeSpain shares how her Native American and Mexican heritage guided her journey to winning Next Level Chef. She reflects on childhood memories, challenges stereotypes about Indigenous cuisine, and shares a special tamale recipe inspired by her roots.

I’m still taking this moment in — Rooted in Fire has officially been featured in Publishers Weekly’s Fall 2025 Cooking & Food Preview!...

Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking by award-winning chef Pyet DeSpain is officially available for pre-order. Featuring over sixty vibrant fusion recipes, signed copies are available exclusively through Vroman’s Bookstore.

Chef Pyet DeSpain, featured on The Today Show, shares the deep cultural meaning of the “Three Sisters” — corn, beans, and squash — and how they represent strength, resilience, and community within Indigenous foodways.